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The Kevin Kraciun Guarantee: 35 Years of Service Excellence

Anyone who’s spent any time with Field Service Engineer (FSE) Kevin Kraciun understands how committed he is to making sure equipment is in the best shape possible for customers and patients. In fact, Kevin is so confident in his ability to ensure an item is back up and running that his guarantee has become legendary in... Read more

Imaging Marketing Tips for a COVID-19 World

Every state has now begun the long, arduous process of opening back up in some capacity. Whereas elective procedures were temporarily put on hold in many areas of the country, the focus has now turned to getting patients in for those exams safely and efficiently. For the good of overall health, imaging can only be put off... Read more

Online Continuing Education for Imaging Skyrockets in 2020

If you’re an imaging professional who finds themselves spending more time online seeking continuing education opportunities, you’re not alone. To give you a little peek behind the curtain, Cassling has seen unprecedented demand for our free Continuing Education courses this year. It’s clear that, right now, there’s a large... Read more

Mike Cassling Celebrates 35 Years of Philanthropy, Employee Support and Business Leadership

This year, Cassling celebrates the 35-year anniversary of the one team member who just so happens to share a name with our company itself. Mike Cassling started on the Cassling sales team, but it wasn’t long before he was making an impact on the entire company, steering the ship through numerous changes and expanding... Read more

Ultrasound in the Age of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has tested our healthcare system like never before, and physicians are leaning on imaging providers to provide diagnostic testing for patients who are expected to have or are suffering from the virus. One area that’s started to gain more attention in diagnostic protocols is ultrasound. Read more

Brian Bailey’s Career Marked by Mentorship, Generosity and Exceptional Service

If there’s one thing Brian Bailey is known for, it’s his helpful nature. Many Field Service Engineers (FSEs) who had the privilege of knowing Brian over his nearly 27 years at Cassling called out how willing he was to give back to those around him. “I could always count on Brian to show the new hires the ropes and provide... Read more

Self-Care Tips for Imaging Professionals

All across the country, healthcare experts are stepping up to provide essential care services to those most in need. While many industries have enabled employees to work from home in order to halt the spread of the coronavirus, healthcare workers have no such luxury. If you work in healthcare, you’re no doubt dealing with... Read more

Imaging System Infection Control in the Age of COVID-19

Imaging is playing a critical role in the fight against COVID-19 as healthcare teams attempt to assess what’s going on inside each patient. With this comes an increased need to ensure adequate infection control procedures. If a patient has been confirmed to have COVID-19 or is even suspected to have it, it’s absolutely... Read more

Who’s the Captain? Healthcare Leaders at the Helm

Whether you’re driving a bus, a plane or a boat, there’s no question that effective leaders have a significant role in getting people and organizations to where they need to go. Being a leader implies that you are able to move the needle and improve outcomes. Sounds pretty easy, doesn’t it? But the truth is, leadership is... Read more

Leadership Courses for Healthcare: An Invitation to Invest in Yourself

It’s early days yet for 2020. But already, the year is presenting many vexing questions for healthcare leaders. How should responsible health system leaders respond to the outbreak of COVID-19? Will the Affordable Care Act survive its latest challenge in the Supreme Court? Will recent pushes for transparent healthcare... Read more

Joel Otto Honored with Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Field Service Engineer Joel Otto was recently recognized as the recipient of the company’s most prestigious honor, the Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award. Named after Cassling’s founder, Bob Cassling, the award recognizes employees who go above and beyond in exemplifying the organization’s culture and values. Read more

Pat Harvey Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Anniversary

Director of Clinical Operations Pat Harvey joined Cassling two decades ago. Since that time, the capabilities of medical imaging have radically increased. Imaging technology has evolved from film processing to completely digital and the healthcare industry has become increasingly more complex. What hasn’t changed since the... Read more

5 Essential Qualities to Look for When Evaluating an Equipment Partner

Choosing an equipment supplier is never easy. The stakes are high. The consequences of picking the wrong one—downtimes, delays, mounting costs—can be disastrous. So, how do you make the right decision? Behind vendors’ sales talk and marketing materials, how are you—whether you’re in radiology, biomed, administration or... Read more

A Quick Look Back at 2019

Ultrasound technology. Healthcare podcasts. Leadership education and rad tech scholarships. Another trip to RSNA. And we can't forget our 35th anniversary. A lot has happened over the last year within the imaging field and even here for us at Cassling. Here's a review of our most-read blogs that made 2019 a year to... Read more

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Ben Nelson Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Anniversary

Field Service Engineer Ben Nelson joined the company two decades ago, and in that time span, much has changed. Imaging technology has evolved from film processing to completely digital, healthcare organizations have merged to create larger footprints and the industry itself has become more complex. Read more